Strategic Strike on a Cyber-Fraud Hub

Coordinated by H.E. General Sar Thet, Commissioner General of the National Police, and led by Deputy Commissioners Lieutenant General Chiv Phally and Lieutenant General Moung Sothea, the raid deployed approximately 700 specialized officers. The operation focused on 22 buildings within the A7 complex, located near the Vietnamese border, which were suspected of housing sophisticated “call center” gangs.

The breakdown of the 2,044 foreigners detained reveals the diverse and transnational nature of the syndicate:

• China: 1,792 (including 5 from Taiwan)
• Myanmar: 179
• Vietnam: 177
• India: 36
• Nepal: 30
• Others: Individuals from Laos (2), Malaysia (1), and Mexico (1).

“Hell for Criminals”: A Firm Policy Stance

H.E. Touch Sokhak, Deputy Spokesperson for the Ministry of Interior, reaffirmed the government’s zero-tolerance policy. Echoing a famous warning from Senate President Samdech Techo Hun Sen, he stated, “Cambodia is not a safe haven for criminals; it is a hell for criminals.”

This operation follows the landmark arrest and extradition of high-profile tycoon Chen Zhi earlier in January 2026. As the head of the sanctioned Prince Group, Chen Zhi’s fall has triggered a mass exodus from scam compounds across the country. The Royal Government of Cambodia, under Prime Minister Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet, has designated the suppression of online scams as a top national priority, resulting in over 5,100 arrests and 4,500 deportations in the last seven months alone.

Impact on National Stability and International Reputation

For the international community and foreign investors, this sustained crackdown is a vital step toward restoring Cambodia’s reputation. By dismantling these multi-billion-dollar fraud networks, the government is:

• Securing the Digital Economy: Protecting the integrity of the FinTech and e-commerce sectors.
• Ending Human Rights Abuses: Addressing international concerns regarding human trafficking and forced labor within scam compounds.
• Strengthening Regional Ties: Actively sharing intelligence with partners like South Korea, India, and China to disrupt cross-border criminal logistics.

H.E. Abhisantibindit Sar Sokha, Minister of Interior, has placed online scam suppression among the ministry’s top six priorities, warning that any official found complicit or negligent in these crimes will face immediate dismissal and legal action

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